RG6 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Blackthorn Close, 0.9km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For families considering a move, RG6 1DH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 8.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00083877 (shared with 527 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKTHORN CLOSE, RG6 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKTHORN CLOSE, RG6 1DH.
396
38
£ 72,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
49% of RG6 1DH's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1DH. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 305,000
7 sales · Mean £ 338,642
Semi-Detached
£ 462,500
2 sales · Mean £ 462,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1DH has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alfred Sutton Primary School
UTC Reading
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Hamilton School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Rizouq0.5 km
- New Happy Garden0.5 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.5 km
- Biryani Boyzz0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Reading Pharmacy0.5 km
- Premier Stores0.8 km
- Big Bazaar0.5 km
- Premier Stores "Earley Express"0.5 km
- Sambuca Off Licence0.5 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Elmhurst Hotel0.9 km
- Brackenhurst Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Three Tuns1.0 km
- Palmer Tavern0.5 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.6 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.5 km
- Ice House1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- DriftWood1.0 km
- Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 5101.0 km
- Blue Apple at Open Text1.0 km
- Sodexo at Sanofi1.0 km
- All Stars0.5 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.6 km
- Reading2.8 km
- Reading Station2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Culver Lane0.2 km
- Culver Lane0.2 km
- Erleigh Court Drive0.3 km
- Erleigh Court Drive0.3 km
- Eastcourt Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61DH · Data under Open Government Licence